CO-FOUNDER

Joe is a collaborative eco-generalist, folk herbalist, proud father of two, and in a loving relationship with his partner for over a decade. He balances these while weaving together his leadership, communications, organizing and social/climate justice work in innovative and engaging ways. Joe’s background includes consulting, podcasting/radio, journalism, business management, event and concert organizing, public speaking and more. Find out more via joeculhane.iorb.earth.

DESIGNER / CONSULTANT

Rūta is an artist, writer, researcher and facilitator of transformation inquiring into regenerative futures through researching mycelium as a co-creative biomaterial. Rūta designs experiences of perception change for more-than-human-centered design and flourishing and is a co-founder of Sympoiesis. Find out more via sympoiesis.world.

ECOLOGICAL AMBASSADOR OF CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION

Malaury is a weaver and storyteller interested in Multi-Species Connections, Regenerative Ecology and Eco-Philosophies. With an academic background in Environmental Geography and a Master's in Engaged Ecology from Schumacher College, she dedicated her research to neurodiversity studies, exploring how neurodivergent people engage with the more-than-human world. Malaury is committed to exploring and promoting ecological wellbeing through intersectional perspectives.

ASSOCIATE / ADVISOR

Hannah is a writer, photographer and cultural curator. She is a graduate of Schumacher College, having focused her MA in Engaged Ecology on the theme of 'islandness'. She has curated multiple courses for the transformative learning platform, advaya, and convenes floating artist residencies in the Scottish Hebrides with Sail Britain. She writes METAXU on Substack. Find out more via hannahclose.com.